Edinburgh returns new MSPs in Scottish Parliament Election 2026
The results for Edinburgh’s six city constituencies, along with the seven seats for the Edinburgh and Lothians East region have been announced at the Royal Highland Centre today (Friday 8 May).
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Apply for a Firework Control Zone in your local area
Residents across Edinburgh are being invited to help shape where firework control zones (FCZs) should be introduced around Halloween and Bonfire Night.
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Council Leader: delivering a balanced budget that meets residents' needs
Council Leader Jane Meagher comments on Edinburgh's Budget, which includes a record £1.6 billion investment in housing.
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Council Leader responds to incident in west of Edinburgh
Council Leader and Chair of the Edinburgh Partnership, Jane Meagher, has paid tribute to the response of emergency services and council staff.
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Councillors agree record spend to tackle housing emergency and reduce poverty
Thousands of new homes are set to be delivered in Edinburgh over the next five years thanks to an additional £1.6 billion agreed by councillors today.
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Edinburgh stands in solidarity with Ukraine four years on
The Lord Provost Robert Aldridge reflects on the Capital's response over the last four years.
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Late licences approved for World Cup
Licensed premises across Edinburgh have been granted an extension to licensing hours for the duration of the World Cup in June and July.
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Leith Chooses 2026 sees ten new community projects get the go-ahead
Community projects have been given the green light after another successful public vote at the annual Leith Chooses event.
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Contractor firm fined £183,000 after fatal fall through warehouse roof in Edinburgh
- Company failed to identify fragile sections on roofs - No safety measures were put in place to prevent a fall - Worker fell through fragile roof and died as a result of injuries
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Council awards £60,000 to support local sports events across Edinburgh
Councillors at last week's Culture and Communities Committee agreed funding to support organisations to run competitive sports events that promote physical activity and participation.
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Lauriston Castle launches 2026 centenary programme
To celebrate 100 years since the Castle was gifted to the nation by the Reids, this year’s programme has a strong 1920s theme.